Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our high performing Yorkshire region. We deliver projects between £10m -£80 million across multiple sectors such including Education, Leisure, commercial, transport & residential… so no two projects are the same!

As the successful candidate, you will take ownership of commercial delivery across various projects from feasibility to completion. You will need strong contractual knowledge to provide commercial control of work packages throughout the project lifecycle whilst reporting accurately.

At Willmott Dixon, we value our supply chain partners as part of our extended team. To succeed in this role, you must be an effective communicator, relationship-builder, and adaptable team player, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Self-sufficient in managing projects from preconstruction through to delivery


• Ability to control costs, prevent scope creep, and manage risk across all packages


• Strong understanding of contractual requirements and compliance.


• Experience with client invoicing, contract cost reporting, procurement, and supply chain management.


• Strong reporting skills, including Cost/Value reporting, cost-to-complete analysis and external financial forecasting.


• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts.


• Proficiency in MS Excel and Bluebeam (or similar measurement tools)


• Proven procurement and subcontractor management experience.


• History of being confident and comfortable in a customer-facing surveying role.


• Previous team leadership experience.

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in Construction or a related field.


• Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team, working on exciting and impactful projects.

Additional Information

We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to an enhanced pension scheme, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and access to a market-leading sustainable car scheme. Applicable roles may also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA).

About Us

At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment where people can thrive, and we are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

With over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon is a privately owned business with a purpose beyond profit — delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations. In 2025, we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Big Companies to Work For, ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times, and became the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.